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6491. Choose the word most similar in meaning to the capitalized one:AMAZEMENT:
- A. surprise
- B. appreciation
- C. criticism
- D. praise
- E. objection
Explanation: Amazement implies something that has an element of shock or astonishment. The word "surprise" best fits here.
Correct answer: surprise6492. Choose the word most similar in meaning to the capitalized one.SHABBY:
- A. organized
- B. untidy
- C. reluctant
- D. sensible
Explanation: Shabby (adjective) means (of things) in poor condition especially because of age or use. It also means (of person) dressed in clothes that are old and worn.
Correct answer: untidy6493. Choose the word most similar in meaning to the capitalized one.FORBID:
- A. prohibit
- B. chide
- C. permit
- D. constraint
Explanation: Forbid (verb) means to: 1: order (someone) not to do something, or 2: refuse to allow (something).
Correct answer: prohibit6494. Television is typical of many new scientific words which are deliberately invented from old Greek and Latin words. In this case, the prefix 'tele' is Greek and means 'far' (of telephone, telegram), while the root 'vision' is derived from the Latin verb meaning 'to see'.The word "Television" is invented from:
- A. English and Spanish
- B. French and Arabic
- C. Dutch and German
- D. Greek and Latin
Explanation: It can be directly inferred from the passage that television is invented from old Greek and Latin words. This is clearly mentioned in Lines 1 and 2.
Correct answer: Greek and Latin6495. Television is typical of many new scientific words which are deliberately invented from old Greek and Latin words. In this case, the prefix 'tele' is Greek and means 'far' (of telephone, telegram), while the root 'vision' is derived from the Latin verb meaning 'to see'.Which of the following gives the meaning of the prefix "tele"?
- A. Near
- B. Close
- C. Far
- D. Away
Explanation: It can be directly inferred from the given passage that the prefix "tele" is Greek and means "far" (at distance), as mentioned in the second line of the given passage.
Correct answer: Far6496. Choose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters:SUPREMACY
- A. excellency
- B. sovereignty
- C. inferiority
- D. influence
Explanation: Supremacy (noun) is defined as the state or condition of being superior to all others in authority, power, or status.
Correct answer: inferiority6497. Choose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters:PATRIOTISM
- A. nationalism
- B. socialism
- C. obsession
- D. disloyalty
Explanation: Patriotism (noun) is defined as the quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.
Correct answer: disloyalty6498. Choose the word most similar in meaning to the capitalized one. PREVENT:
- A. Stop
- B. permit
- C. verify
- D. Confirm
Explanation: Prevent means to keep (something) from happening. Stop means to prevent or dissuade (someone) from continuing in an activity or achieving an aim. "Stop" and "prevent" both convey the idea of halting or hindering an action from happening or continuing. They both involve taking measures to avoid or put an end to something undesirable. While "permit," "verify," and "confirm" may involve some degree of control or assurance, they do not inherently carry the same notion of actively impeding or obstructing an action as "prevent" does.
Correct answer: Stop6499. Choose the word most similar in meaning to the capitalized one.WICKED:
- A. Good
- B. Evil
- C. Excellent
- D. Luxury
Explanation: Wicked means evil or morally wrong. Good means that which is morally right; righteousness, so totally opposite. Evil means profoundly immoral and wicked, so very similar. Excellent and luxury mean extremely good; outstanding and a state of great comfort or elegance, especially when involving great expense respectively, so totally different meanings. So option B is correct.
Correct answer: Evil6500. Choose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.GLOOMY:
- A. Dark
- B. Bright
- C. Unexciting
- D. Faint
Explanation: "Gloomy" refers to a state or atmosphere that isdim, dark, or lacking in light. It often implies a feeling of sadness,melancholy, or a general lack of hope or optimism. Dark means with little or no light which is very similar. Bright means giving out or reflecting much light; shining, so the total opposite. Unexciting means not exciting; dull, which is a bit similar. Faint means of sight, smell, or sound) barely perceptible which is similar to gloomy as well. So option B is the answer as bright has the opposite meaning of gloomy.
Correct answer: Bright